This question was asked in [CBSE SQP 2020-21]
Which of the following was the reason for calling off 'the Non-cooperation Movement' by Gandhiji?
(a) Pressure from the British Government
(b) Second Round Table Conference
(c) Gandhiji's arrest
(d) Chauri-Chaura incident
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (d) - Chauri-Chaura district
Explanation
- The Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province , (modern Uttar Pradesh) in British India on 4 February 1922 , when a large group of protesters , participating in the Non-cooperation movement , clashed with police, who opened fire.